John Terry To Face Racial Abuse Charges

Chelsea and England captain John Terry will face charges over allegations he racially abused another player.

The player will appear in court on February 1 following the decision by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

Alison Saunders, Chief Crown Prosecutor for London said:

"I have today advised the Metropolitan Police Service that John Terry should be prosecuted for a racially aggravated public order offence following comments allegedly made during a Premier League football match between Queen's Park Rangers and Chelsea on 23 October 2011.

"The decision was taken in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors and after careful consideration of all the evidence I am satisfied there is sufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction and it is in the public interest to prosecute this case."

Videos of the alleged incident were circulated online and last week the CPS were handed previously unseen footage.

The Chelsea star has always denied making a racist comment to QPR's Anton Ferdinand.